United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 89th (1862-1865).
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Styer Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MS-3198
Abstract
This collection consists of ten letters and five envelopes from Union soldier William Styer to his wife Susannah (Defenbaugh) Styer dating from 1862 November 12 to 1863 September 5. One letter was written in Camp Morton, Indiana; one was written on board the Ohio Belle; and the rest were written from Fort Pickering, Tennessee.
Dates:
1862 November 12-1863 September 5
William Styer Letter
Collection
Identifier: MS-3107
Abstract
This collection houses a letter from William Styer to his wife Susanah dated April 2, 1863 and sent from Fort Pickering, Tennessee. Styer sends his greetings to his family, discusses a smallpox outbreak in camp, relates news of Union victories, and sees hope that the war will end soon due to poor Confederate morale.
Dates:
1863 April 2